Why oral surgery is at the cutting edge of dental practice

Oral surgery is no longer a niche – it’s a vital part of comprehensive dental care. Dr Keith Smith shares why students should consider developing their surgical skills to future-proof their career.

Dr Keith Smith

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Dr Keith Smith

Keith qualified from Newcastle in 1981. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery training in Sheffield and was awarded his PhD 1994. Keith was appointed Senior Lecturer and Hon. Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Sheffield in 1995. He lives in Bakewell in the Peak District with his wife Joy, and has three stepdaughters.

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